PBBM OKs DOST program to boost agri sector, achieve food security thru use of homegrown machineries

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00:00Time and again, the leader of the land has always emphasized the need to help the agriculture sector,

00:06which he believes will be very important to achieve food security.

00:10Thus, the president approved the program of the Department of Science and Technology

00:14that aims to boost the sector through the use of homegrown machineries.

00:18BTB's Kenneth Paciente has more.

00:23To strengthen the agriculture and ensure food security in the country,

00:27President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the program of the Department of Science and Technology

00:32that will empower the agriculture sector through the use of homegrown machinery.

00:36The president approved the local manufacturing capabilities to support agrimechanization program

00:41during a sectoral meeting he led at the palace.

00:44The president pointed out this type of machinery is more cost-effective

00:47compared to the imported ones farmers use.

00:50He noted that these machines and tools have proven to be effective

00:53like the ones distributed by the government to farmers,

00:56such as stowed machines used in harvesting.

00:59The DOST pointed out this shift to locally produced machinery will significantly impact

01:03not only the agriculture sector but the manufacturing industry as well.

01:07According to DOST Secretary Renato Solidum,

01:10mechanization is a key factor in enhancing efficiency and reducing cost in farming,

01:15a point acknowledged by the Agriculture Department.

01:18That is why the DA provides equipment to farmers and cooperatives,

01:21especially through the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund.

01:25He also stressed the agri-machinery sector should be further strengthened

01:28given the country's limited resources.

01:30In this way, more efficient farming practices can be promoted,

01:34which will enhance the productivity of farmers.

01:37The DA supports this program but points out the importance of identifying

01:41which machinery should be prioritized to ensure quality.

01:44Because of this, President Marcos Jr. directed the DOST, DA and other research institutes

01:50to thoroughly research the agrimechanization drive.

01:53He also ordered the proper implementation of the program.

01:56From PTV Manila, Kenneth Paciente, Balitang Pambansa.

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